Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned as a House Task Force was formed to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. In an email to employees, Cheatle expressed leaving with a “heavy heart” to avoid distraction from calls for her resignation. President Joe Biden thanked her for her dedication and service. (UPI)
Sen. Bob Menendez will resign on August 20 after being convicted of federal bribery charges. His resignation letter was read in the Senate chamber. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will appoint a temporary replacement, with Senator Cory Booker expressing support for Andy Kim to fill the position. However, Kim’s Republican opponent, Curtis Bashaw, believes the decision should be left to the voters. (CBS News)
A hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park caused visitors to flee north of Old Faithful geyser on Tuesday. The blast in Biscuit Basin resulted in no injuries, but the extent of damage was unknown. Video showed people running as rock and steam erupted. The park’s boardwalk was closed for safety, and monitoring continues to determine when it can reopen. (NBC News)
After stealing almost $109 million from a military youth program, Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. She used the money for a lavish lifestyle, including mansions, luxury cars, and jewelry. Mello, a civilian employee at Fort Sam Houston, created a fake group to siphon funds and pleaded guilty to fraud and tax charges. (AP)
Delta Air Lines is facing ongoing chaos, with flight cancellations and delays continuing into the fifth day after a global software outage. The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an investigation into the disruptions due to a surge in consumer complaints. Over 400 flights were canceled and around 860 were delayed on Tuesday. (NPR)
